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SEAT Arona vs Peugeot 208 comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (20,700 £ vs 21,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – SEAT Arona or Peugeot 208?

SEAT Arona vs Peugeot 208: Key differences

SEAT Arona

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • very slightly cheaper
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Peugeot 208

4 (2 Reviews)
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  • marginally more power
  • moderately more efficient
  • very slightly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

SEAT Arona is very slightly cheaper – starting at 20,700 £ , while the Peugeot 208 costs 21,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 282 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 208 uses 4.5 L/100km and is moderately more efficient than the SEAT Arona with 5.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.8 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Peugeot 208 offers marginally more power – delivering 156 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 6 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 8.3 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 208 delivers marginally more torque with 270 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm more.

Arona

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Peugeot 208 is very slightly lighter – 1,165 kg compared to 1,188 kg. The difference is around 23 kg.

When it comes to payload, the SEAT Arona carries somewhat more – 522 kg compared to 430 kg. That’s a difference of about 92 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 208 is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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Peugeot 208

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Electric, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 101 - 156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.5 - 5.1 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.1 - 15.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 363 - 432 km
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SEAT Arona

The SEAT Arona is a cheeky urban crossover that mixes sharp styling with sensible practicality, making it an appealing choice for buyers who want personality without fuss. It’s zippy in traffic, comfortable enough for daily driving, and brings enough character to make routine journeys feel a little more fun.

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Reviews SEAT Arona

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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Jorge Soares
26 Mar 2026, 01:31:22

Comprei há 2 meses o Seat Arona novo DE 95 cv... ´Trata-se da versão base...
Estou muito contente com o mesmo...
Tem um ótima posição elevada da condução, é económico, tem uma bagageira com uma boa capacidade de arrumação...
Considero que este B Suv tem uma aparência bem desportiva e atraente...
Só tenho pena deste carro não ter instalados de fábrica os faróis dianteiros de nevoeiro, nem a câmara de ré acho que isto faz muita falta a nível da segurança da condução... Só a versão superior do carro é que traz instalada isto tudo...

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Peugeot 208

The Peugeot 208 feels like a city-savvy fox: compact, stylish and surprisingly grown-up, with a cabin that punches above its weight and enough personality to make daily commutes a little less boring. It’s a smart pick for buyers who want chic practicality without the showroom bluster — easy to park, thrifty to run and oddly fun when the road tightens up.

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4 (2 Reviews)
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Labbe
21 Dec 2025, 15:16:45

Fuel consumption stated in the article — misleading. In town, on the highway, at least 7 L/100 km.

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SEAT Arona
Peugeot 208

Costs and Consumption
Price
20,700 - 30,500 £
Price
21,000 - 33,200 £
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.1 - 15.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
363 - 432 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
120 - 132 g/km
co2
0 - 116 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,188 - 1,268 kg
Curb weight
1,165 - 1,530 kg
Trunk capacity
400 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,780 mm
Width
1,745 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
502 - 522 kg
Payload
380 - 430 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 150 HP
Power HP
101 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 11.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 10.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
175 - 250 Nm
Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
70 - 110 kW
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A, D
Brand
SEAT
Brand
Peugeot
What drivetrain options does the SEAT Arona have?

The SEAT Arona is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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